phylum (Meaning)
phylum (n)
(linguistics) a large group of languages that are historically related
(biology) the major taxonomic group of animals and plants; contains classes
phylum (n.)
One of the larger divisions of the animal kingdom; a branch; a grand division.
A series of animals or plants genetically connected.
Synonyms & Antonyms of phylum
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phylum Sentence Examples
- The animal kingdom is divided into several phyla, including Chordata, Arthropoda, and Mollusca.
- The phylum Chordata contains vertebrates, animals with a spinal cord.
- Arthropods, the largest phylum, include insects, crustaceans, and arachnids.
- The phylum Mollusca encompasses snails, clams, and octopuses.
- Annelids, the phylum of segmented worms, includes earthworms and leeches.
- The phylum Echinodermata includes starfish, sea urchins, and sea cucumbers.
- Cnidarians, the phylum of jellyfish, corals, and sea anemones, have radial symmetry.
- Platyhelminthes, the phylum of flatworms, includes parasitic species like tapeworms.
- The phylum Nematoda consists of roundworms, which can be both parasitic and free-living.
- The phylum Porifera includes sponges, which filter water to obtain food.
FAQs About the word phylum
(linguistics) a large group of languages that are historically related, (biology) the major taxonomic group of animals and plants; contains classesOne of the la
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The animal kingdom is divided into several phyla, including Chordata, Arthropoda, and Mollusca.
The phylum Chordata contains vertebrates, animals with a spinal cord.
Arthropods, the largest phylum, include insects, crustaceans, and arachnids.
The phylum Mollusca encompasses snails, clams, and octopuses.
